The Best 2 Years: Elder Jace Thompson in Omaha/Japan: the end of a saga

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Sorry in advance for the long email, but lots of stuff happened this week!

Starting with Monday, we had district P day in Matsuyama, and we hiked to this crazy 60-foot tall buddah statue. We also hit up this crazy shrine and hit up indo Curry for lunch. We also stayed the night in Matsuyama because we had in-person DCM on Tuesday. The ZL's also stayed the night with us, so there we 10 missionaries in a VERY small apartment.

Tuesday, we started with DCM, and then all went to lunch together. After that, we and the ZL's went back to Uwajima for exchanges. Exchanges were awesome, and I was with one of my favorite elders, Elder Noda. He served in Uwajima about a year ago, so he was very excited to see all of his old friends and stuff. And of course, we got crepes together. At the end of the day, we got transfer calls, and it turns out that I am going to Osaka🤯. I was not expecting to get transferred, so I couldn't believe it when I saw it.

Wednesday, we finished our exchanges and then played more ball with our boys. It was bittersweet, though, because it was my last day with them. Luckily, for my last day, I hit a nice home run, and it was the perfect end to a saga. I also FINALLY got a flick with the whole gang.

Thursday, we spent a chunk of the day packing and then had eikaiwa, which was great! Our deaf, homless friend, Wada, pulled up, and we had a good time.

Friday, we left to toyo for more exchanges and had a great time with Elder Lau and Elder Anderson. We went to a castle in their area and talked to lots of people! It was another good day.

Saturday, we decided to skip breakfast and lunch so we could have two hours for dinner. We made it back to our area and hit up the all you can eat indo curry place for the last time, and boy, did we GRUB 😏

Sunday, we got up for church and said goodbye to all of the members. I finished packing the last few things, and then we were off! We went all the way to okayama (really far) and stayed the night there with like 14 other elders.

Monday, we got up and headed up to our areas. I passed through Nishinomiya (my first area), which was cool to see again. Then I finally got to my area and started working...imma need some prayers this transfer. But it could be fun!

Spiritual Thought:

Alma 13:28-29

But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering; 29 Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall receive eternal life; having the love of God always in your hearts, that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into his rest.

The Lord said we must "pray always." His promises are wonderful. He has told us that we may receive the Spirit by the prayer of faith; that we must "pray continually" that we will not be tempted beyond what we can bear; that we must "counsel with the Lord" in all our doings, night and day; that we must "not perform anything unto the Lord" without praying to the Father in the name of Christ. His marvelous promise is that "he will direct us for good."

–Marion D. Hanks

Prayer is so important!! ESPECIALLY when life gets tough, we just need to pray! I dont have a ton of time, but I emplore to pray always! You will see so many miracles if you do!

Well, that's all I got this week! Feel free to email me!

That's all, folks.